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SUMMARY:Opera? Are You Kidding Me?
DESCRIPTION:Student/Child $18 \n\nOpera’s greatest hits presented in a fun\, down to earth showcase guaranteed to leave you filled with laughter and a new appreciation for Opera. \nFeaturing the amazing Dutch Soprano\, Anne Grimm; The Notorious Canadian Tenor\, Benjamin Butterfield; The Infamous British Baritone\, Alexander Dobson; South Korea’s virtuosic violinist\, Jimin Shin Dobson. \n“Opera? Are you kidding me?” features beloved arias and duets from the world’s most popular operas with a few hidden gems thrown in for kicks. Opera will be presented in a fun and entertaining atmosphere. Singers will be joined by solo violin and piano accompaniment.
URL:https://cowichanpac.ca/event/opera-are-you-kidding-me-2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Cowichan Performing Arts Centre\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 2X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPAC Presenting Series,Music
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SUMMARY:Soundcheck '26: A Youth Variety Show
DESCRIPTION:CPAC Youth Committee presents \n\nTickets to Soundcheck ’26 are available now! Reserve your free ticket online\, by phone at 250-746-2722 or in-person at the Ticket Centre.  \nJoin us for the second annual Youth Variety Show\, a free public event in support of BC Youth Week (May 1-7). This performance showcases talented youths across the Cowichan Valley\, which have been selected and organized by the CPAC Youth Committee. The performance is also supported by youth technicians who will be operating lighting and sound\, as well as stage management. \nAudition Call Out! Seeking performers aged 12-18 in the Cowichan Valley for this year’s event! \n\nSingers/ Bands/ Musicians\nComedians\nDancers/ Dance Teams\nSpoken Word Poets\nPuppetry/Ventriloquy\nMagicians\n& any other talents!\n\nHow to submit: Record and submit a video of your act (5 minutes maximum). Multiple submissions showcases different acts are accepted.Application & video upload: Audition FormSubmission deadline: April 6\, 2026Selection announcement: April 11\, 2026 \nImportant information for auditioners: All performers must be available for tech day on Sunday\, April 26 and the rehearsal on Thursday\, April 30. The show day is Friday\, May 1 from 7-9pm. \nSunday\, April 26th: Set up and sound check (You will be assigned a time between 9am and 5pm)Thursday\, April 30th: Full show rehearsal (must be available from 5:30 to 9pm)Friday\, May 1st: Show day! (must be available from 5:30 to 9pm)
URL:https://cowichanpac.ca/event/soundcheck-variety-show-01-05-2026/
CATEGORIES:CPAC Presenting Series
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SUMMARY:Ballet Victoria's Alice In Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Senior $32 | Student/Child $18 | Family $95 \n\n“Imagination is the only weapon in the war with reality.” Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and discover a whole new world of fantasy and frivolous fun. “We’re all mad here” mad for great dance! Set to a score by Benjamin Britten the choreography is playful and quirky with some unforgettable characters such as the Queen of Heart or the Mad Hatter and more. \nFounded in 2002\, Ballet Victoria is a boutique professional ballet company with 14 dancers and four yearly productions. Our performances are dramatic\, technically demanding\, and often laced with humour. Their productions are accessible and relevant to a wide range of multicultural audiences. The shows are entertaining\, hold great artistic depth and satisfy both those who discover ballet and the expert aficionado. With the direction of Paul Destrooper\, innovation is happening\, quietly but insistently. Music inspires bodies to create beauty and harmony in dance. \nHaving produced close to 100 new works\, including 10 full length ballets\, and toured in Canada\, the USA and Mexico\, Ballet Victoria’s artistic team is constantly exploring new territory. Music creates an uncompromising range of choreographies\, from Baroque music to rock\, from opera to folk songs. The result: pure magic. The experience: fascinating. The memories: pure delight.
URL:https://cowichanpac.ca/event/ballet-victoria-alice-in-wonderland-2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Cowichan Performing Arts Centre\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 2X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPAC Presenting Series,Dance
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SUMMARY:Trooper
DESCRIPTION:Tier 1 (Rows A-J): $93.50Tier 2 (Rows K-P): $77 \nWith special guest\, The Needful \nAbout Trooper:It goes like this: millions of records\, a couple dozen hits\, a Juno Award (Canada’s Grammy) for Band of the Year and ongoing sold-out shows across Canada. Universal Music acknowledges them as “one of Canada’s top five selling bands of all time” and the Vancouver Sun has called them “Canadian rock heroes of the first order … the best performing band in Canada”. Then\, as now\, what makes Trooper what they are is great performances and great pop songwriting. \nTrooper’s ten studio albums have earned multiple gold and platinum awards and their 6 X Platinum greatest hits\, Hot Shots\, continues to be one of Universal Music Canada’s best selling catalog CDs and one of the country’s most enduring party soundtracks. In celebration of the band’s 35th anniversary\, a totally updated and re-mastered collection – “Hits From 10 Albums” – was released\, featuring songs spanning the entirety of their recording career. John Kereiff\, writing in Gonzo Magazine\, dubbed the collection “THE summer album of 2010.” \nIn 2012 Trooper songwriters Ra McGuire and Brian Smith were awarded SOCAN’s prestigious ‘National Achievement Award’ to acknowledge their significant and lasting contribution to Canada’s songwriting legacy. “We’re Here for a Good Time (Not a Long Time)”\, “Raise a Little Hell”\, “The Boys in the Bright White Sportscar”\, “Two For the Show”\, “Pretty Lady” “Good Ol’ General Hand Grenade”\, “Round\, Round We Go”\, “Santa Maria”\, “Janine” – just a few of the Trooper hits that\, according to writer Ryan Sparks\, “have woven their way into the fabric of this country like no other bands have been able to do. Tune into any radio station from Vancouver to St John’s and you’re bound to encounter one of their dozen hit radio anthems that are still featured in heavy rotation to this day.” \nIt’s no exaggeration to say that Trooper has become a Canadian legend. They continue to perform their huge collection of hits with the vitality and sense of humour that has served them well on their steady march through the hills and valleys of Canadian Rock and Roll. They were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2023\, and the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2024. Trooper continues with Paul Gogo\, Scott Brown (both well-known Nanaimo musicians)\, and Clayton Hill\, the longest running members of the band. Longtime west coast musician and Trooper guitar tech Steve Crane takes the lead guitar position\, and international recording artist Paul Laine performs lead vocals (also a well-known local musician). \nAbout The Needful:Hailing from Canada\, The Needful is not just a band; they are a sonic journey\, a collision of raw emotions\, and an unyielding passion for music. With their unique blend of alternative\, indie\, folk\, electronic\, and 90s pop-rock revival influences\, The Needful crafts a sound that resonates deep within the soul.
URL:https://cowichanpac.ca/event/trooper-2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Cowichan Performing Arts Centre\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 2X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPAC Presenting Series,Music
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SUMMARY:The Piano Men Starring Jim Witter
DESCRIPTION:The CPAC and Gee Dan Productions presents \nGeneral tickets are on sale on Friday\, April 17 at 10am PST.  \nJim Witter has been entertaining crowds for over 30 years. Whether it be his original music\, the music of Billy Joel and Elton John\, or any of the other many artists he pays tribute to\, Jim’s versatility as an artist has allowed him the opportunity to reach out and share his music and his infectious personality with audiences of all ages across Canada\, the United States\, the U.K\, Dubai and the Netherlands.  His unique approach and comfortable rapport makes each member of his audience feel as though they are a part of a private concert in the comfort of their own living room. This\, along with his rich\, powerful voice and ease of manner at the piano\, make him a favourite with theatre goers everywhere. \nJim’s music and songwriting have been recognized on both sides of the border\, earning him multiple awards and nominations from the Canadian Country Music Association\, the Juno Awards\, and the Dove Awards in Nashville\, where Jim’s album “Forgiveness” was nominated for Inspirational Album of the year. \nIn 2001\, Jim came up with the concept for the show “The Piano Men”; a musical journey through the 70’s featuring the songs of Billy Joel and Elton John. This multi-media rock musical has turned out to be a hit\, receiving rave reviews from music critics all across North America. The show has even travelled overseas to Dubai\, England\, Scotland and the Netherlands. “Through the years\, audience members have suggested other artists that they would like me to cover and I’ve listened. I now have tribute shows to The Beatles\, Simon and Garfunkel and other great singer/songwriters from the 60’s and 70’s. I’m also really excited about my latest project which is a journey through the songbook of Barry Manilow.”
URL:https://cowichanpac.ca/event/the-piano-men-2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Cowichan Performing Arts Centre\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 2X5\, Canada
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